This program aims to provide scholarships for people with skills in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) to train in these skills.

Scholarships worth $1,000 will be provided to up to 25,000 students. The scholarship is paid in two instalments as below:
- First $500 instalment will be paid once the applicants have successfully applied and the training provider confirms that they have commenced training.
- Remaining $500 will be paid when the training provider confirms that the applicants have successfully completed the qualification.

It may take up to eight weeks for the training provider to confirm the commencement and/or completion. The first 6,250 students to successfully apply in 2016 will be offered a scholarship.

Scholars may also benefit from opportunities offered by Jobs of Tomorrow industry partners while undertaking their training such as mentoring, networking and work placements.

As announced in the 2015-16 NSW Budget, the government has committed a total funding of $25 million over four years for this program.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants must:
- Be 15 years old or over.
- No longer be at school.
- Be living or working in NSW.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or Australian humanitarian visa holder.
- Have enrolled in a qualification that's eligible for a Jobs of Tomorrow Scholarship with an approved Smart and Skilled training provider.
- Commence training on or after 1 January 2016.
- Have not already received a Jobs of Tomorrow Scholarship.